[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 132 (Tuesday, October 2, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1674-E1675]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF MR. HARRY D. EICHHORN

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 2, 2012

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Harry D. 
Eichhorn, director and founder of the Ocean Grove Summer Band, and 
former Manasquan High School Band Director. Mr. Eichhorn has dedicated 
his life to music, music education, and inspiring new generations of 
young musicians.
  In 1953, Mr. Eichhorn created the Ocean Grove Summer Band. Originally 
created to give his high school band students the opportunity to 
practice their musical talents during the summer recess, the Ocean 
Grove Summer Band quickly gained recognition within the local 
community. By the following year, the Ocean Grove Summer Band was 
playing weekly concerts at the Ocean Grove Boardwalk Pavilion, where 
they continue to hold their concerts to this day. Under the tutelage of 
Mr. Eichhorn, the Ocean Grove Summer Band has played at numerous events 
outside Ocean Grove, including appearances at the New York World's Fair 
in 1964 and 1965.
  In addition to his role as founder and director of the Ocean Grove 
Summer Band, Mr. Eichhorn was the director of the Manasquan High School 
Band for 36 years. Mr. Eichhorn has degrees in music education from 
Montclair State University, Rutgers University, and the College of New 
Jersey. It is Mr. Eichhorn's comprehensive knowledge of music as well 
as his dedication to serving the community which has helped him succeed 
in advancing a greater appreciation of music amongst his students. It 
was because of this work that in 1989 Mr. Eichhorn was named ``Music 
Teacher of the Year'' by the New Jersey Music `Educators' Association, 
and inducted into the All Shore Band Directors Association Hall of Fame 
in 2010. After retiring from his position as director for the Manasquan 
High School Band in 1989, Mr. Eichhorn founded the Atlantic Wind 
Ensemble, which provides local musicians the ability to practice their 
talents during the winter months.
  Mr. Eichhorn's commitment to mentoring new generations of young 
aspiring musicians is unwavering, and well deserving of this body's 
recognition. Mr. Eichhorn has received numerous commendations and 
renowned recognition for his work, which includes being recognized by 
President Ronald Reagan, President George W. Bush, the New Jersey State 
Senate and Assembly, and former Governor Christine Todd Whitman.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in leading this body in honoring Harry D. 
Eichhorn. Mr. Eichhorn is a well respected and influential member of 
his community, and his dedication to sharing his knowledge and 
appreciation of music is truly remarkable.

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